Clay Targets for the Missouri Department of Conservation

The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901701031) for the procurement of clay targets, seeking a comprehensive supply of various target types and sizes for sporting and training purposes. The solicitation requests bids for six distinct clay target categories, including 2,000,000 Trap/Skeet 108mm targets, 1,000,000 Pheasant/Sporter/Sporting Clay 108mm targets, and 50,000 units each of Rabbit Sporting Clay 108mm, Battue Sporting Clay 108mm, Midi Sporting Clay 90mm, and Mini Sporting Clay 60mm targets. All targets must have orange tops and meet specific environmental requirements, including being capable of decomposing and remaining non-toxic when spent, with some varieties specifically requiring pitch material construction. The bid period runs from April 21, 2017, to May 9, 2017, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will span one year from the date of award. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to various Missouri Department of Conservation locations throughout the state, with payment terms set at Net 45 days. Vendors must submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no mentioned requirements for integrating with existing infrastructure or technology. Vendors must provide detailed information about their clay targets, including brand, model, colors, decomposition capabilities, toxicity details, and quantity per case. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total quantity of clay targets requested is approximately 3.2 million units across the six target categories, suggesting a potentially significant procurement value. Interested vendors must carefully review the full solicitation document and complete all required exhibits, including comprehensive pricing pages, to be considered for the contract.